About Baxter Occupational and Physical Therapy

Your Trusted, Local Physical Therapy Partner

Baxter Occupational and Physical Therapy is Maine's Premier Physical Therapy Specialists, proudly serving Manchester, ME, and surrounding communities. As a locally owned and operated clinic, our mission is to provide expert, personalized care in an exceptionally welcoming and comfortable environment. We believe healing thrives when you feel at ease.

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Our Unique Environment & Commitment to You

Inspired by Maine's natural beauty, our clinic offers a "retreat-like" atmosphere – inviting and restorative, yet always professional. We combine advanced physical therapy techniques with a patient-first approach, ensuring trust and effective results. Our team, specializing in both hand therapy and comprehensive orthopedic care, is dedicated to your optimal recovery and well-being.

Paul Abbey, MOTR/L, CHT

Owner & Lead Occupational Therapist

Paul Abbey is a licensed occupational therapist/ certified hand therapist. With advanced training in upper extremity rehabilitation and over eight years of experience, he brings a focused, patient-centered approach to care.

Paul earned his Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from John Brown University. He completed a highly competitive, AOTA-approved hand therapy fellowship, where he developed specialized expertise in treating complex hand, wrist, and elbow conditions.

Throughout his career, Paul has worked across multiple clinical settings, including outpatient orthopedic clinics and skilled nursing facilities. His areas of focus include post-surgical rehabilitation, tendon and nerve injuries, fractures, overuse syndromes, and neurological conditions such as stroke recovery and upper extremity motor retraining.

Paul has presented internationally on interprofessional healthcare in underserved regions and is a former Albert Schweitzer Fellow. He currently organizes the Maine Hand Conference, a monthly meeting for hand therapists and surgeons across the state.

At Baxter, Paul is committed to delivering expert, personalized care that helps patients restore function and return to the activities they value most.

Jamie Morton, PT, DPT 

SCCE & Lead Physical Therapist

Jamie is a licensed physical therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy, as well as a certified personal trainer and registered yoga teacher specializing in orthopedic manual physical therapy. She earned her doctorate from the University of St. Augustine with an emphasis on manual therapy and geriatrics, and is a member of Delta Phi Tau, the physical therapy honors society. Currently pursuing orthopedic fellowship training through the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Jamie emphasizes excellence, education, and patient-centered care in her treatment approach.

Outside of her clinical work, Jamie is a credentialed clinical instructor, mentoring future physical therapists, and has taught continuing medical education courses in orthopedics for primary care providers. In her free time, she enjoys playing music, reading, CrossFit training, and practicing yoga.

Jamie has a special interest in diagnosing and treating complex conditions, including chronic pain, vestibular dysfunction, post-concussive syndrome, and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia. She also has extensive experience in post-operative rehabilitation and has helped athletes of all ages return to sport following injury or surgery. She is passionate about empowering individuals to stay healthy and mobile throughout their lifespans through targeted joint mobilizations, soft tissue techniques, individualized exercise programs, and comprehensive patient education.

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Experience the Baxter Difference

We invite you to experience the Baxter difference in Manchester, ME. Our commitment to comfort, expertise, and community ensures you receive the highest quality care on your healing journey. Schedule a consultation today and become part of our local family, working towards your pain-free future.

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